This stylish little gem is all about extraordinary seasonal dishes and refined natural wines, served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
"Perennially packed, Mon Lapin is one of the hottest tables around, especially after earning the No. 1 spot on the Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list in 2023 and 2024. The menu changes frequently, following the whims of chefs Marc-Olivier Frappier and Jessica Noël, but dependably spotlights farm-fresh veggies and seasonal seafood, including favorite items like the Croque-Pétoncle (a crisp scallop sandwich), leek conservas with chips, and a layered buckwheat cake. Reservations are strongly recommended." - Valerie Silva
"There’s a jaunty rabbit hanging in the window of Little Italy’s Mon Lapin, the namesake of this joyful spot for natural wine-fueled meals and parties. The ever-changing menu makes the most of Québec’s bounty, with plates planned months in advance, using preserved local seafood, meats, and prized produce like green tomatoes and fleeting raspberries. Dishes rarely appear for more than a few days, but there are a few recurring favorites: the croque-pétoncle (a crunchy scallop sandwich similar to shrimp toast), sourdough-brined fried chicken, and the buckwheat shard cake. The team at this chic, informal bistro know exactly what wine to suggest, and make you feel like they’ve saved the best bottle just for you. And if you let them know you’re celebrating something in advance, it’ll be served with some fanfare—and a sparkler. Mon Lapin’s brand-new bistro, Rôtisserie La Lune, brings the same flair (and extensive wine list) to bigger plates, roasted meats, and nostalgic Québécois desserts, just down the street. photo credit: Two Food Photographers photo credit: Two Food Photographers" - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"Head to Mon Lapin in Little Italy for small plates and natural wine." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a freelance writer with over eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. S
"A former Joe Beef chef and his sommelier partner opened this Little Italy-adjacent restaurant that’s perfect for special occasions, especially if you love natural wine. The menu changes daily, but you can count on dishes that they’ve been thinking about months in advance with preserved local produce and proteins in their sauces and desserts. A crunchy scallop sandwich, smoked eel carbonara, fluke crudo with brown butter, and their classic salade rose and buckwheat shard cake are a few of the choices. The team at this chic yet informal bistro know exactly what to suggest when it comes to wine, and make you feel like they’ve saved the best bottles just for you." - ivy lerner frank, team infatuation
"Perennially packed, Mon Lapin is one of the hottest tables around, especially after earning the No. 1 spot on the Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list in 2023. The menu changes frequently, following the whims of chefs Marc-Olivier Frappier and Jessica Noël, but dependably spotlights farm-fresh veggies and seasonal seafood, including favorite items like the Croque-Pétoncle (a crisp scallop sandwich), leek conservas with chips, and a layered buckwheat cake. Reservations are strongly recommended." - Valerie Silva
